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Posted by marson on December 17, 2006, 3:50 pm
jayedgar@gmail.com wrote:
> Greetings all:
>
> I'm installing plank flooring in my home - maple in most rooms and
> bamboo in the master bed & bath. While I've not done it before, I have
> done LOTS of research and reading. I have only one question at this
> point.
>
> I'm going to begin the installation on the longest wall in my living
> room (yes, perpendicular to joists). The front door is along this wall.
> Do I keep the same standard gap between the flooring at the wall at the
> front door, and somehow fill this when I'm done? The threshold is
> simply screwed in, so I assume I remove it, put in a spline at the
> doorway, and install a threshold. I just don't know if there are any
> concerns about getting the spacing exactly right, etc.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Jay
not really sure what you mean my being able to unscrew the threshold.
never seen that, even on old doors. usually the side jambs drop down
on the threshold. new doors usually have an adjustable threshold that
can be removed, but i don't think you could spline flooring into that.
you do need a bit of an expansion space...1/4" or so. the floor needs
to be able to expand a bit without screwing up your door. I prefer to
use a strip of maple trim over this gap, provided you have the
elevation. otherwise, I suppose it could be caulked with a flexible
caulk similar to what you would use in a concrete expansion joint
(appropriate color of course). have heard of filling the space with a
strip of cork, though I'm not sure where you would get such a thing.
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